PM speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince, condemns Iran attacks

NEW DELHI: India's continued engagement with the Gulf saw PM Narendra Modi speaking to Kuwait Crown Prince Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and underlining the value of harmless navigation done Strait of Hormuz and condemning the Iranian attacks connected Kuwait.This was the 2nd clip Modi spoke to the Crown Prince since the US-Israel strikes connected Iran connected Feb 28. The PM had connected Tuesday spoken to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to condemn the attacks and to accent the request for efforts to guarantee harmless transition done the cardinal vigor route. Modi besides conveyed Eid greetings to some leaders."We exchanged views connected the evolving concern successful West Asia and shared concerns implicit caller developments.

Reiterated India's condemnation of attacks connected Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Ensuring harmless and escaped navigation done the Strait of Hormuz remains our foremo-st priority," said the PM connected X."We agreed that sustained diplomatic engagement remains indispensable for determination bid and stability. I thanked him for continued enactment for the information and well-being of the Indian assemblage successful Kuwait," helium added.In 2024-25, Kuwait accounted for astir 3.5% of India's full vigor needs, ranking arsenic India's sixth largest crude supplier and 5th largest LPG source. The PM is apt to talk to the leaders of different GCC countries successful the adjacent fewer days.